Very Good
#184 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 21% of private schools
Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Elementary School
8891 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#184 of 873
In Philadelphia
#20 of 95
public schools
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Norwood-fontbonne Academy
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About Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Norwood-fontbonne Academy is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Norwood-fontbonne Academy serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Norwood-fontbonne Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Norwood-fontbonne Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Norwood-fontbonne Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Norwood-fontbonne Academy compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Norwood-fontbonne Academy (this school) | 7.5 |
| John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences | 5.0 |
| Houston Henry E Sch | 5.1 |
| McCloskey John F Sch | 3.4 |
| Hill Freedman World Academy | 6.6 |
| Shawmont Sch | 5.6 |
| Franklin S Edmonds Sch | 2.8 |
| Henry Charles W Sch | 7.6 |
| AMY NW | 4.1 |
| Emlen Eleanor C Sch | 5.4 |
| Green Woods CS | 5.6 |
| Day Anna B Sch | 2.8 |
| Roosevelt Theodore MS | 5.8 |
| West Oak Lane CS | 2.8 |
| Samuel Pennypacker Sch | 3.0 |
| Lingelbach Anna L Sch | 4.6 |
| Dobson James Sch | 6.7 |
| Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary | 5.5 |
| Mastery CS-Pickett Campus | 3.4 |
| Rowen William Sch | 2.4 |
| Cook-Wissahickon Sch | 5.2 |
Showing 20 of 243 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
8891 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Norwood-fontbonne Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield (rated 9.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Erdenheim), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10), with a very similar rating. Additionally, OUR MOTHER OF CONSOLATION PARISH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,667
Median Home Value
$688,000
Median Rent
$1,772/mo
Population
10,231
College Educated
76.3%
Homeownership
50%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
47.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Norwood-fontbonne Academy
What grades does Norwood-fontbonne Academy serve?
Norwood-fontbonne Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Norwood-fontbonne Academy?
Norwood-fontbonne Academy has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood-fontbonne Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood-fontbonne Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Norwood-fontbonne Academy rank in PA?
Norwood-fontbonne Academy ranks #184 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Norwood-fontbonne Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood-fontbonne Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Norwood-fontbonne Academy a private school?
Yes, Norwood-fontbonne Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Norwood-fontbonne Academy a religious school?
Norwood-fontbonne Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 247-3811
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